Welfare Manager

CITB

Bircham Newton

On-site

GBP 58,633

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite lunch

Free onsite parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

3 additional days Christmas shutdown

Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

2 paid volunteering days per year

24/7 GP Services

Professional development & funded training qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading construction training body is seeking a Welfare Manager to support the wellbeing of residential learners. Responsibilities include leading the Welfare Team, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards, and collaborating with other departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in welfare or safeguarding settings, strong leadership skills, and be committed to fairness and inclusion. The role offers a competitive salary of £58,633 and benefits including free onsite lunch and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

Experience managing a team within welfare or safeguarding services for 16+ learners, ideally in an educational or residential setting.
Demonstrates previous line management experience with strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Is confident handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
Can work flexibly, including unsociable hours, and travel across sites.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Welfare Team to deliver outstanding learner support.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and standards.
Organize engaging personal development activities.
Act as a key liaison with external agencies regarding welfare concerns.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Confidentiality

IT literacy

Flexibility

Fairness and inclusion

Education

Experience in welfare or safeguarding services

Youth Work qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

CITB Bircham Newton, England, United Kingdom

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Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating inclusive, safe environments where learners can thrive? CITB is looking for a dedicated Welfare Manager to lead our Welfare Team and champion the wellbeing of our residential learners across NCC sites.

Role: Welfare Manager

Location: NCC East, Bircham Newton (Norfolk) with regular travel to the other colleges in Erith (Kent) and Inchinnan (Scotland)

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: SL1

Target Salary: £58,633 per annum

Special Requirements: This role also involves working outside of normal working hours, e.g. evening and weekends to provide cover and line management to the team where required. The post holder will also act as point of contact to facilitate ‘Out of Hours’ emergency telephone escalation process.

About the Role

As Welfare Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the mental, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of our learners. You’ll lead a team of welfare professionals, working collaboratively with Safeguarding Leads, Health & Safety, and curriculum teams to deliver a high standard of support and personal development opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

Leading and mentoring the Welfare Team to deliver outstanding learner support
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation and DfE Residential Accommodation Standards
Organising engaging personal development activities and national awareness campaigns
Acting as a key liaison with external agencies, including the Police, regarding welfare concerns
Managing welfare inductions and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment outside training hours
Supporting learners with travel, wellbeing needs, and safeguarding concerns
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to quality improvement plans

Your Experience:

We’re seeking a compassionate and proactive people leader who:

Has experience managing a team within welfare or safeguarding services for 16+ learners, ideally in an educational or residential setting
Demonstrates previous line management experience with strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Is confident handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
IT literacy and must be comfortable working with systems such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office, as well as producing reports and analysing data
Can work flexibly, including unsociable hours, and travel across sites
Is committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect in all interactions
Experience or a qualification in Youth Work would be an advantage

*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Free onsite lunch at Bircham Newton
Free onsite parking
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme

Why Join CITB

At CITB, we’re building the future of construction by supporting learners every step of the way. You’ll be part of a passionate team that values wellbeing, development, and continuous improvement.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check for England and a PVG for Scotland is required for this post.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

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